Talk of PER base to close with Network and Cobham to take over the flying once Network get RPT AOC and more B717's arrive.
Bean counters apparently not impressed with the extremely low work rate of aircraft and crew. Crew only doing 25-30hrs a month doesn't wash with the new JQ-style of operation.
Bringing those 2 Q400's back to the east coast would support the rumour about a delayed delivery of aircraft #30 and 31.